Malecon
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
Malecón de Veracruz
Malecón de Veracruz is just one of the places to see in Veracruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Veracruz Cathedral
Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.
Carranza Lighthouse
Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.
Naval Historical Museum
Artillery displays, model ships and portrayals of historic battles bring Mexico’s naval past to life at this modern and informative museum.
Bastion of Santiago Museum
Visit the sole surviving fort from Veracruz’s ancient city wall. Today, the structure houses a museum of pre-Hispanic and colonial-era relics.
Things to do
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5 Attractive With Aquarium And Mandinga Included (in Veracruz)
Top hotels in Malecon
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
The view was on the one side. The rooms are run down and ours was smelly like drainage. The hotel is nice on the outside and in the corridors but the rooms need an overhaul. It seems that the last time the rooms were renovated was at least 20 years ago. The staff is nice, the location is great as ...
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Hotel Royalty
Hotel Delfines
Excelente
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Clean in general, however the towels which were supposed to be white, were grayish. The air conditioner was quite loud and old. Service was really good as well as the location and the food at the restaurant was good too. However, there’s room for improvement…
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Veracruz
So good
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Malecon
Faros
While visiting Faros, you might make a stop by sights like Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse.
Old Town Veracruz
Waterfront views, historic sites, and spas are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Town Veracruz. Check out Zócalo or Veracruz Harbour while you're exploring the area.
Ignacio Zaragoza
While visiting Ignacio Zaragoza, you might make a stop by sights like Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Zócalo and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vista Mar
Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Benito Juarez Auditorium and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
